Port Installed Options

BEM-S4 · 03-26-2014, 06:58 PM

Anyone happen to know if I get something put on at port (grilles, cf mirrors etc) do I also get to keep the originals that I already paid for? $650 for mirrors isn't as bad if I can sell the the originals for $300, for instance. Thanks in advance!

Greenkirby21 · 03-26-2014, 07:19 PM

No you don't. The price you are paying included installation and 4 year warranty

That being said, that's normally more than what you could resell the item for if you bought and installed from dealer

BEM-S4 · 03-26-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

No you don't. The price you are paying included installation and 4 year warranty

That being said, that's normally more than what you could resell the item for if you bought and installed from dealer

Gotcha. For an LSD I totally get it, makes no sense to install at dealer. Easy stuff like grilles maybe could install ones self but the easy stuff is also cheap so I'd save what maybe $100 by going that route? That's probably the only thing I'd tackle myself. And since I'm leasing I still lose bc I'd pay for the whole thing not just 37% with interest. Ok that answered that, thanks very much.

Greenkirby21 · 03-26-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Gotcha. For an LSD I totally get it, makes no sense to install at dealer. Easy stuff like grilles maybe could install ones self but the easy stuff is also cheap so I'd save what maybe $100 by going that route? That's probably the only thing I'd tackle myself. And since I'm leasing I still lose bc I'd pay for the whole thing not just 37% with interest. Ok that answered that, thanks very much.

yup! things you can DIY and are cheap (such as BMW interior, grilles, even carbon mirrors or spoiler) are best done by yourself. Especially things such as the carbon spoiler since you can use 3M tape instead of the glue that BMW offers, so you can easily remove it and sell it later.

Only things I would consider as port install would be suspension, brakes, or LSD.. basically the $$$ things.

BEM-S4 · 03-26-2014, 10:15 PM

That's a good point, I hadn't thought of selling the new stuff after I get rid of the car, just thought sell the original parts now. Plus chances are pretty good at lease end I'll just get a new version of the same thing. I could return the old one to stock and put the goodies on the new one or sell then if I get something else. All makes perfect sense. Thanks for the info!

Gaviin · 03-29-2014, 12:21 PM

How much are the grilles themselves? My sales guy just added them to my order (a little prematurely) so they'll be port installed for $230. Wondering if I should have him cancel that, and then just buy them separately and install myself. Not sure of the price difference though.

At the same time, going this route only adds like $3.60 to my monthly payments, so like $129 over the three year lease. Might be easier this way?

BEM-S4 · 03-29-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaviin

How much are the grilles themselves? My sales guy just added them to my order (a little prematurely) so they'll be port installed for $230. Wondering if I should have him cancel that, and then just buy them separately and install myself. Not sure of the price difference though.

At the same time, going this route only adds like $3.60 to my monthly payments, so like $129 over the three year lease. Might be easier this way?

Saw a set listed on eBay by a BMW dealer for $120. So less than you're paying plus you could sell the originals or swap them back In at end of lease and sell the black ones. Either way a lot less than $230.

s!ke · 03-30-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaviin

How much are the grilles themselves? My sales guy just added them to my order (a little prematurely) so they'll be port installed for $230. Wondering if I should have him cancel that, and then just buy them separately and install myself. Not sure of the price difference though.

At the same time, going this route only adds like $3.60 to my monthly payments, so like $129 over the three year lease. Might be easier this way?

Saw a set listed on eBay by a BMW dealer for $120. So less than you're paying plus you could sell the originals or swap them back In at end of lease and sell the black ones. Either way a lot less than $230.

Yeah. Buy them used here for even less then you have two sets. No brainier to me

BEM-S4 · 03-30-2014, 03:53 PM

The eBay set was brand new, not sure if you meant that they were a used price? Either way, $230 for port installed seems loco.

255zr · 03-30-2014, 04:05 PM

Ok stupid question: what does port installed mean? When i contacted my dealer he did not offer different prices on stuff and added labour cost. What am i missing?

BEM-S4 · 03-30-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 255zr

Ok stupid question: what does port installed mean? When i contacted my dealer he did not offer different prices on stuff and added labour cost. What am i missing?

For port installed, you theoretically pay for the part and no labor. But the $230 grille example seems crazy. There are certain things that BMW will offer as options but won't do at factory. LSD, for instance, will probably all be installed at port since I don't see it as being a high-volume thing for them. All manufacturers do certain things like that at port. If you do later you have to pay your dealership labor rate.

255zr · 03-30-2014, 04:15 PM

Well i'm annoyed now as i'm doing ED in May. Plenty of time to do it before ... Going to have a talk with my SA....

BEM-S4 · 03-30-2014, 04:18 PM

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Well i'm annoyed now as i'm doing ED in May. Plenty of time to do it before ... Going to have a talk with my SA....

If it helps, well not helps but provides some more info, my car is coming in May as well and was told it's too late to request anything at port.

255zr · 03-30-2014, 04:35 PM

Doesn't help but it calms me down and prevents me making a jack*ss of myself

BEM-S4 · 03-30-2014, 04:41 PM

If it's something easy like grilles they should do it no charge when prepping the car. LSD or something crazy maybe they'll work with you on labor. Mine is doing grilles, replacing reflectors, swapping turn signal bulbs and debadging, all little stuff, no charge.

255zr · 03-30-2014, 04:52 PM

I was planning a bulk negotiation. Want to change the kidneys, the manual shifter, handbrake and diffuser. Do you have pictures of what you are talking about for reflectors and turnsignal?

BEM-S4 · 03-30-2014, 05:17 PM

Check this thread, RAJ's white one has body colored reflectors instead of the bright orange:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=954926

I ordered the grey ones for mine and had shipped straight to dealer. Turn signal bulbs I don't have a photo, but the one that is in there is amber. Stealth and Solaris both make one that is chrome when off and lights up amber. The fact that the reflector is no longer buried in the headlamp assembly makes going for "clear corners" MUCH easier. I posted the info about what bulb to order in that thread as well.

Gaviin · 03-31-2014, 08:28 PM

Any thoughts on how difficult it is to install the black kidney grilles? I still have the option to cancel the port installation of them and buy them myself, but just want to get an idea of the relative ease.

Delnari · 03-31-2014, 08:36 PM

YouTube is your friend when comes to installs. I learn most of my aftermarket install procedures through them. You can buy from GetBMWParts.com at very good discount, even with shipping they are far cheaper than BMW retail pricing. Right now they have promotions for $10, $20, and $30 off orders. You could buy the Black grills for $118 from them as an example.

pikcachu · 03-31-2014, 08:41 PM

I put a pair on an F10 and wasn't too hard ..... hardest part was the get the clips to realease... but don't know how it is on the F22

Delnari · 03-31-2014, 08:44 PM

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I put a pair on an F10 and wasn't too hard ..... hardest part was the get the clips to realease... but don't know how it is on the F22

Again, Youtube how to videos show the 4 bolts that need to be removed that allow you access to get you hand behind the grills to release the tabs. Looks simple enough, but doesn't everything about auto mechanics look easy on video?

BEM-S4 · 03-31-2014, 11:06 PM

Assuming it is that easy, and I fully expect that it is, why not just ask your dealer to swap them out when they prep your car for delivery? Should take them 5 minutes. Mine is already doing a bunch of little things for me no charge. Full Disclosure: service manager is a longtime patient of my father's, so not 100% sure they'd be doing 10 things for me for free otherwise. But swapping out grilles, which they know how to do and can do quickly, cannot possibly be that big a deal for them. They have to do a bunch of crap to the car anyway to unpack it, prep it, etc.

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255zr Private First Class 63 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I was planning a bulk negotiation. Want to change the kidneys, the manual shifter, handbrake and diffuser. Do you have pictures of what you are talking about for reflectors and turnsignal?
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Check this thread, RAJ's white one has body colored reflectors instead of the bright orange: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=954926 I ordered the grey ones for mine and had shipped straight to dealer. Turn signal bulbs I don't have a photo, but the one that is in there is amber. Stealth and Solaris both make one that is chrome when off and lights up amber. The fact that the reflector is no longer buried in the headlamp assembly makes going for "clear corners" MUCH easier. I posted the info about what bulb to order in that thread as well.
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Gaviin Private First Class 14 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Any thoughts on how difficult it is to install the black kidney grilles? I still have the option to cancel the port installation of them and buy them myself, but just want to get an idea of the relative ease.
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